Archive for December, 2005

2006 Real Estate Forecast: Rent or Buy?

Saturday, December 31st, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Seasonal forces combined with slightly higher interest rates and high prices during November to yield a temporary slowdown in sales of single-family homes and condominiums in the Santa Clarita Valley, ... Read more..

Thinking of Selling? Tips for Getting Top Dollar.

Monday, December 19th, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Most people think in terms of doing a Spring Cleaning in order to prepare a home for sale, but sometimes much more is needed in order to "Keep up with ... Read more..

As the Market Turns

Monday, December 19th, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

As markets begin to turn across the country sellers and buyers should look for experienced agents who have been through different business cycles. Although we haven't experienced significant downturns in ... Read more..

Real Estate Marketing: Take Your Pick!

Sunday, December 18th, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

With more and more information becoming available on the internet, some Santa Clarita homesellers are starting to think that they can do just as well with minimal-service, low-cost brokers as ... Read more..

Remodeling: Does it Pay Off?

Sunday, December 18th, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Here are REALTOR® Magazine's findings for Western US kitchen remodels:Minor remodel with a functional but dated 200-square-foot kitchen with 30 linear feet of cabinetry and countertops. Leave cabinet boxes in ... Read more..

Neighborhood Home Searches Added!

Saturday, December 17th, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Click on any of the Santa Clarita neighborhoods on the sidebar to see available homes in that area!Feel free to explore any of these neighborhoods to get a good idea ... Read more..

2005 Santa Clarita Housing Market in Review

Wednesday, December 14th, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Once again, Santa Clarita experienced significant price increases during 2005. Top economists predict that we will continue to see home prices increase through 2006, although at a slower pace. During ... Read more..

Economists Point at Restrictions on Development as Cause of Housing Price Increases

Wednesday, December 14th, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Economists are now saying that the political and regulatory processes of smart growth, slow growth and no growth movements have been a major contributor to housing shortages and thus the ... Read more..

Safety First! Don’t Let Potential Buyers Into Your Home Without an Appointment!

Thursday, December 1st, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The man saw that the couple's home was for sale and knocked on their door, posing as a potential buyer. The home was listed for sale with a local Realtor, ... Read more..

Safety First! Don’t Let Potential Buyers Into Your Home Without an Appointment!

Thursday, December 1st, 2005 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The man saw that the couple's home was for sale and knocked on their door, posing as a potential buyer. The home was listed for sale with a local Realtor, ... Read more..